City Cruise Terminal at Western Docks, Southampton — Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Disney embarkation point

City Cruise Terminal Transfers — Southampton

Licensed private hire to and from City Cruise Terminal (Dock Gate 4, Western Docks, Southampton SO15 1HJ). Princess, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line embarkation transfers.

Quick answer: A taxi from central Southampton to City Cruise Terminal (Western Docks, SO15 1HJ) is from about £30.50 (saloon) — roughly 8 minutes from the city centre, with meet & greet and ship tracking included.

City Cruise Terminal — what to know

The terminal

City Cruise Terminal sits inside Dock Gate 4 in Southampton Western Docks (SO15 1HJ). It is a flexible-use terminal handling Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean (Anthem of the Seas, Independence of the Seas), Norwegian and Disney sailings. The terminal forecourt sits directly inside Dock Gate 4 — drop-off is steps from the check-in hall.

How we work the route

On embarkation we time arrival to your check-in window. Western Docks access via Dock Gate 4 closes during high-volume turnarounds — we know which gate (4 or 10) your sailing uses on the day. On disembarkation we track the ship and meet you at the terminal exit with a name board.

Pickups across Southampton

Most-booked pickup points: Southampton Central railway station (5 min away by car), Premier Inn West Quay, Novotel Southampton, Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel, plus Eastleigh, Romsey and Winchester long-distance pickups. Free waiting time on disembarkation for late ship arrivals.

City Cruise Terminal — Dock Gate 4

Typical fares — central Southampton ↔ City Cruise Terminal

Vehicle	Passengers	Luggage	Price
Saloon	Up to 4	Up to 2 cases	from £30.50
Estate	Up to 4	Up to 4 cases	from £33.50
MPV (8-seater)	Up to 8	Up to 6 cases	from £37.50
Executive	Up to 4	Up to 3 cases	from £40

All prices are indicative for a baseline weekday daytime journey. Night, weekend or out-of-area pickups may carry a small surcharge — your online quote is fixed once confirmed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi to City Cruise Terminal from central Southampton?+

Roughly £30.50 saloon, £33.50 estate, £37.50 MPV from a central SO14–SO18 pickup including the £10 cruise service fee. Fixed-quote booking online.

Which cruise lines use City Cruise Terminal?+

Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean (Anthem of the Seas, Independence of the Seas), Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line all call at City Terminal at various times — your sailing booking specifies the exact terminal.

Where is City Cruise Terminal exactly?+

Dock Gate 4, Western Docks, Southampton SO15 1HJ. Access is through Dock Gate 4 only — your driver will know which dock entry to use on the day of your sailing.

How early should I arrive for cruise check-in?+

Most cruise lines assign a check-in window between 11:00 and 14:00. We time arrival to your slot — turning up too early means waiting outside; too late risks missed embarkation. Your booking gives the exact recommended slot.

Do you cover Eastleigh and Winchester pickups for City Terminal?+

Yes — Eastleigh (SO50), Winchester (SO22/SO23) and Romsey (SO51) are part of our daily cruise rota. Long-distance pickups from London, Heathrow, Gatwick and Bournemouth are also booked daily.

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